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Wed 8:00AM ET, Wed 8:00PM ET
January 29
On January 29, Through the Decades relives when Illinois’ state senate removed Governor Rod Blagojevich from office after he attempted to sell a vacant U.S. senate seat. We also recall the U.S. debut of the Soviet Union video game, Tetris. And on the day of her birth, we profile the multi-faceted and multi-talented Oprah Winfrey. -
Thu 8:00AM ET, Thu 8:00PM ET
January 30
On January 30, Through the Decades delves into ambitious assault at the hands of the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong known as the Tet Offensive. We also turn back the lens of time to 1977 to remember New York’s worst snowstorm, and on the day of his birth, we profile superstar Phil Collins. -
Fri 8:00AM ET, Fri 8:00PM ET
January 31
On January 31, Through the Decades remembers when Vietnam veterans organized the “Vietnam Veterans Against the war” and testified to the war crimes they witnessed or were party to while serving. We also look back on the history of the Heimlich maneuver, and on his birthday, we profile the successful career of singer, songwriter, actor and record producer – Justin Timberlake. -
Sat 8:00AM ET
Pioneering Women
Through the Decades remembers pioneering women, including when Rosa Parks took a stand for Civil Rights by refusing the give up her seat on a bus, when Geraldine Ferraro paved the way for women to run as a nominee on a major party’s ticket, and the tennis star who defected from her communist nation to become one of the most dominant players in the sport. -
Mon 8:00AM ET, Mon 8:00PM ET
February 3
On February 3, Through the Decades goes back in time to remember when a plane went down carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper. We also recall the space shuttle Discovery, which was led by a female pilot, and on the day of his birth, we profile Tony Award winner – Nathan Lane. -
Tue 8:00AM ET, Tue 8:00PM ET
February 4
On February 4, Through the Decades remembers the first day Facebook launched in 2004 by Harvard student, Mark Zuckerberg. We also take a look back on the day the United Artists Corporation was formed by four entertainment legends, and on the day of her death, we profile singer and drummer Karen Carpenter. -
Wed 8:00AM ET, Wed 8:00PM ET
February 5
On February 5, Through the Decades goes back in time to remember the day comedy-variety show, The Smothers Brothers, premiered on prime time television. We also take a look back on the swine flu outbreak that scared the entire country, and on the day of her birth, we profile actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.
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Bill Kurtis
Bill Kurtis is an author, producer, and award-winning journalist. Bill got his start in television working for WIBW in Topeka, KS. His work with CBS News ranged from covering the fall of Saigon to anchoring "The CBS Morning News." His documentary work includes the Peabody Award-winning PBS series The New Explorers, as well Investigative Reports and Cold Case Files for A&E Network and American Greed on CNBC.
Using his journalistic skills and his background as a law school graduate, Bill authored The Death Penalty on Trial: Crisis in American Justice, which explores issues surrounding capital punishment in America. He also provided the satirical narration for the feature film comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. He also is the judge and scorekeeper for NPR’s weekly game show Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me.
Kerry Sayers
Kerry Sayers has spent more than twenty years in the media industry, working in radio and television. For much of that time, Sayers has been at the epicenter of Chicago sports. She has hosted shows for Comcast and covered football for Fox. Sayers began her career at WILX in Lansing, MI and has since worked across the country from Buffalo to the Pacific Northwest.
Kerry graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Chicago with her husband, their daughter and just welcomed their second child, a son, in September.
Ellee Pai Hong
Ellee Pai Hong is a veteran journalist, having spent a career covering news and teaching journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Ellee started her career in broadcast news as a general assignment reporter at the CBS affiliate in Rockford, IL. She made the jump to Decatur, IL then Hartford, CT before landing as anchor for NBC in Chicago.
Ellee moved to the United States from Korea as a child and holds a bachelor’s degree from Ewha Womans University in Seoul and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She lives in Chicago with her husband John and their two children.